Bill · S. 5020· Senate(119-S-5020)
Improving Housing Performance Act
- Introduced
- 7/16/2026
- Last activity
- 7/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4140)
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Improving Housing Performance Act. It requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to commission an independent, third-party study on manufactured homes in areas at high risk of natural hazards and weather extremes. The bill outlines specific research objectives, such as evaluating home performance and making recommendations to improve federal standards. A report detailing the study's findings, recommendations, and cost analyses must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available on the website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates public reporting of study findings and recommendations on the HUD website for government accountability.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Low-income households frequently rely on manufactured homes, and safety improvements help protect their investments.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3
The bill focuses on natural hazards and extreme weather performance criteria, aiding better preparation and risk identification.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Information on High Risk Areas: Section 2(c)(2)(A) requires the study to establish clear, data-driven criteria for identifying areas at high risk of natural hazards and extreme weather. This is positive because it helps people clearly understand which geographic locations face heightened frequencies of weather extremes.
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Recommendations for Safer Homes: Section 2(c)(1) and Section 2(c)(2)(B) require recommendations on how to improve federal construction and safety standards based on how well modern manufactured homes withstand natural hazards. This could lead to better safety for individuals living in these homes over time.
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Public Accountability and Transparency: Section 2(d)(1) requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress and make it permanently and publicly available on the website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This holds our voted officials and government agencies accountable by keeping the public fully informed of the study's findings and recommended legislative changes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Cost Increases: Section 2(d)(1)(C) requires an analysis of the effects of implementing recommendations on the overall performance and affordability of manufactured homes, including upfront production and installation costs. If future changes are made based on the study, it could potentially lead to higher costs for developing and living in these homes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Children+1Good For Farmers+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Veterans+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2
- 7/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4140)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana